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Saturday, March 7, 2009

The Ultimate Man's Guide to Valentine's Day Presents

By Art Barron

With February fast approaching, there's one thing on every guy's mind: "Oh my God, what do I get my girlfriend/wife/date?" There's going to be a pretty mad rush to the shops to get a nice present for the day. It's a day when every guy will tiptoe on eggshells just to find the perfect gift to show their affection and make that special lady feel special.

There's no need to panic. The good thing is, for men, the basics of what makes a great Valentines gift are already well-defined. There are three staples: flowers, chocolate and jewelry.

A single red rose or an entire bouquet of blooms never fail to drive the message home. This is the safest choice, whether your relationship is just starting out, or you have celebrated multitudes of Valentine's Days together. Do remember, though, that unless you plan to say "I love you", you should steer clear of giving three roses.

Mention the word chocolate, and you'll have a woman salivating like there's no tomorrow. Chocolate is a very flexible gift, both budget-wise and meaning-wise. Giving chocolates can be very sweet and friendly, or intimate and seductive. Also, you can either be budget-conscious, or you can go and break the bank! The choice is yours. Just make sure your girl isn't on a diet!

But nothing beats jewelry when it comes to making your girl melt. A deeper, lasting relationship deserves something as special as a ring, while a relationship that's just starting to develop can do with simple bracelets, necklaces, and other smaller trinkets. However, you really should be careful when you give expensive jewelry as this does have its underlying meanings, so you would do well to think this through to avoid being misinterpreted.

Other reliable options for women are the following: perfume, pajamas, CDs and DVDs. If you know her very well by this time, you can also pick something that you know she would really appreciate: a book that she's wanted to read for awhile, an addition to whatever it is she likes collecting and fashion accessories like belts and handbags.

You can also consider going the romantic route. Why not use your creativity and your talents? You can cook her dinner, make her a personal video, or write her a song. You can even write her a poem, or create something from scratch like a wooden jewelry box. Your effort won't go unnoticed and unappreciated.

Remember that Valentine's Day is something that you should both share and enjoy. Why not do something that'll bring you closer together? A candlelit dinner, or a romantic getaway is sure to strengthen your bond as a couple. If you're on a budget, you can never go wrong with champagne.

At the end of the day, as long as something is sincere, thought-out and from the heart, it'll leave a lasting impression. The spirit of Valentines Day is being with someone you'd like to spend the day with. Keep that in mind and everything else will come easy.

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